The March newsletter of the Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society can be downloaded here. It contains a heads-up for upcoming club events like slab planting on March 30, tropicals with Mary Madison on May 18, a potentilla workshop on June 29 and outdoor stand building on July 27. Winter WILL eventually go away so plan forContinue reading “MHBS March TWIG”
Category Archives: Events
Roy Nagatoshi Cancelled
A disappointing update. Roy Nagatoshi’s visit to MHBS has been postponed to a future date to be determined. We hope to reschedule Mr. Nagatoshi soon. Meanwhile, stay tuned for a string of great workshops and events coming this spring.
PFM Bonsai March Events
Yes, sooner or later the snow will go and March begins the busy season in bonsai. PFM Bonsai in West Charlton NY has announced some March events to get you in the spirit. Register in advance while spots remain at 518-882-1039 or Pauline@pfmbonsai.com. Sunday, March 2 at 11 AM Kishu Shimpaku Shohin workshop. Beautiful specimensContinue reading “PFM Bonsai March Events”
Feb. 23: Find your Inner MacGyver
Angus MacGyver would create bonsai with duct tape and a Swiss Army Knife. We have more options, but innovative techniques are a big part of bonsai and MHBS members will share theirs at the Feb. 23 club meeting in Voorheesville. Those techniques might come in handy as teams design trees by round robin. More toContinue reading “Feb. 23: Find your Inner MacGyver”
Bonsai Beginner Class starts March 1
New to bonsai? Come up to speed quickly, conquer your bonsai fears and start building a great tree collection in this American Bonsai Society ten-week course starting March 1, 2014. Taught by Dave Hodgetts, the course covers a lot of ground, including design, selecting tree stock, styling and tools, wiring and bending, containers and displayContinue reading “Bonsai Beginner Class starts March 1”
Bonsai Masters Visit PFM Bonsai
The 2014 MHBS calendar is filling up fast, and even more special events are planned at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton. If you’re ready to turn your good bonsai into great bonsai, sign up for the Martin Schmalenberg design workshop on Sunday March 16, and/or the Frank Mihalic design workshop the weekend of May 31-JuneContinue reading “Bonsai Masters Visit PFM Bonsai”
What’s new at Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society?
The year may be winding down, but already the gears are grinding on 2014 happenings at MHBS. Join the club in coming months to learn about bonsai, improve your existing skills, or simply find fellowship among bonsai lovers. Events and subjects under discussion for 2014 include slab planting, Potentilla and stand building workshops, a guestContinue reading “What’s new at Mohawk Hudson Bonsai Society?”
Download the September TWIG MHBS newsletter here. SEPTEMBER_TWIG_2013 This edition is packed with timely information about the 2013 ABS event in Saratoga Springs that our club is sponsoring. There’s still time to register for seminars, and important information for club volunteers is contained herein. Roll up your sleeves.
Schmalenberg Tour
An August 3 field trip to Martin Schmalenberg’s Stillwater Studio revealed a master in his element. Marty offered a program on rock planting and conducted a personal tour of his bonsai garden and studio. Here are some photos.
Think small
Shohin authority John Romano will be demonstrating techniques this Sunday, June 30, at PFM Bonsai in West Charlton during the monthly MHBS meeting. John’s demo starts at 11 and a workshop follows after lunch, for which there were still openings as of this writing. Guests are always welcome to observe at club meetings, so ifContinue reading “Think small”
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